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- publicado 16.07.2021
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- quesoqueso manchegogastronomiacheeseManchego cheesegastronomy
The 3 best Manchego cheeses from Cuenca
THE 3 BEST CHEESES OF CUENCA
And man does not live on excursions alone, because on all our routes we always find a stop along the way to try a cheese from our land. Today we bring you a selection of the best Manchego cheeses.
- Villarejo cheeses and their sheep cheese cured in honey and oregano
It has been proclaimed the best cheese in the world at the Lyon International Competition, having received the gold award in 2021 and a score of 99 out of 100. But this is not the first time that this cheese has received some distinction, as it has already been gold medal at the 2019 Singapore Taste Awards, as well as receiving two stars at the Great Taste 2020 and 2019.
This family business was born in 1987 in the Cuenca town of Villarejo de Fuentes, where they traditionally make their artisanal cheeses that are giving them so much success. So now you know, if you are a true cheese lover you can't miss it.
2. La Huz cheeses and their cured Don Cayo cheese
This is one of our star cheese factories in Cuenca because it has received many national and international awards in its long history. His Don Cayo has been 2 times Gold at the World Cheese Awards.
From Villamayor de Santiago they make their cheeses with great care, and we attest to this because with our cheese gastrotourism route we have visited them many times seeing the good work of this family that strives for their traditions. From 10!
3. Parra Jimenez and Innana cheeses
The Parra brothers have been dedicated to organic production since 1993 when they started making their wines. And since 2010 they have been dedicated to making organic sheep cheese. Their commitment to native sheep breeds has led them to be certified as the first Manchego cheese with Demeter certification under the principles of biodynamic agriculture and livestock.
The peculiarity of Innana is that it is a cheese cured in wine. The cheeses are immersed in a wine bath for several hours until they acquire their characteristic color. So it won another of our well-deserved Super Gold at the World Cheese Awards. Another must-try that you can't stop trying.
